Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Friday, September 6, 2019

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

AK19058147

Location: Sterling

Type: Burglary 2 x 3, Theft 3, Criminal Trespass 1 & 2

Dispatch Text:

On 8/23/19 at approximately 1924 hours, Soldotna AST received a report of a burglary after the fact at a residence located at approximately milepost 81 of the Sterling Highway. Investigation revealed two buildings on the property had been burglarized, items had been stolen, and a vehicle had been unlawfully entered. The suspect was identified as Trevor Walker, age 37 of Soldotna. On 9/5/19, Walker was remanded to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on the charge of Burglary 2 x 3, Theft 3, Criminal Trespass 1, and Criminal Trespass 2-- no bail.

AK19061684

Location: Klawock

Type: Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On September 6, 2019, at about 5:30PM, the Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales island conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. One of the passengers was 25 year Chanel Mackie, who was known to have two outstanding arrest warrants. Mackie was arrested and transported to the Craig Jail where she was remanded on the warrants for Assault III and Vehicle Theft I with a bail of $8,000.00

B Detachment

AK19061587

Location: Palmer

Type: DUI

Dispatch Text:

On 9/6/2019, at about 1347 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately Report, (REDDI) of a black Chevrolet Blazer that was failing to maintain its lane on the Glenn Highway near mile 31. Troopers contacted Elsie Breckheimer, age 36 of Wasilla, in the Blazer. Breckheimer was visibly impaired. She performed poorly on SFST's and was arrested for DUI. Breckheimer provided a breath sample on the Data Master with a result of .217 BrAC. She was remanded to Mat Su Pretrial.

C Detachment

AK19061376

Location: Marshall

Type: Assault 2, Assault 3, Assault 4 - DV

Dispatch Text:

On 9/5/2019 at about 2130 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of assault from the village of Marshall. A village police officer reported thirty-three year-old Lyle Polty assaulted family members. Troopers from Bethel responded to Marshall to investigate. Investigation resulted in Lyle's arrest on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Assault in the Fourth Degree, all of which were crimes of domestic violence in this case. Troopers remanded Lyle to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center, where he was held without bail pending arraignment.

AK19061452

Location: Savoonga

Type: Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On 9/5/2019 Alaska State Troopers contacted Collin Noongwook, 37 YOA of Savoonga. Collin was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to remand on the original charges of Burglary 1, Assault 4, and VCOR. Collin was transported to AMCC where he was held on no bail.

AK19049934

Location: Savoonga

Type: SAM 2, Warrant Arrest

Dispatch Text:

On 7/24/2019 Alaska State Troopers received a report that Robin Kogassagoon, 29 YOA of Savoonga, had engaged in sexual contact with a person under thirteen years of age. Investigation resulted in Robin being charged with one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2nd degree and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On 9/5/2019, Robin was arrested in Savoonga and remanded to AMCC where he was held on $15,000 bail pending arraignment.

D Detachment

AK19060702

Location: Cantwell

Type: Death Investigation

Dispatch Text:

On 9/3/2019, at about 1511 hours, a hunter near Milepost 169 of the Parks Highway located the body of a deceased female, later identified as Jennifer Erin Demaar, 28, of Fairbanks. Demaar’s vehicle was located in a pullout nearby. The SME’s office was contacted and requested Demaar be sent for an autopsy. No foul play is suspected at this time. Next of kin have been notified.

AK19061409

Location: Fairbanks

Type: MICS5/DC/Resist Arrest/False Report

Dispatch Text:

On 9-6-19 at approximately 0718 hours, AST Dispatch received a report of a vehicle blocking a lane of travel on Goldstream Road. Troopers responded and contacted a female in the vehicle who was later identified as Brandy Haferman, 29 of Fairbanks. During the contact with Troopers, Brandy provided a false name and failed to obey commands to exit the vehicle. Brandy actively resisted Troopers extricating her from the vehicle. Once out of the vehicle, Brandy was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Brandy placed under arrest for MICS 5, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and False Report. Brandy was remanded at FCC where she was released on her own recognizance.

AK19058494

Location: Fairbanks

Type: Death Investigation

Dispatch Text:

On 8-25-19, at 1500 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were notified of a death at the Chena Hot Springs Resort. The decedent was identified as Alvaro Islas-Guzman age 54, of Las Vegas. Next of Kin were notified. Investigation continues.

AK19061503

Location: Fairbanks

Type: Warrant Arrest, MICS V x2

Dispatch Text:

On 9/6/2019, at about 1048 hours, AST contacted Tiffany Herbert age 33 of Fairbanks, at the Chena Pump transfer site. Tiffany was arrested on a Felony probation warrant, and charged with 2 counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance.

AK19061687

Location: Fairbanks

Type: Trespassing, Theft

Dispatch Text:

On 9/6/19, at approximately 1731 hours, Fairbanks AST received a report of trespassing and theft after the fact in the Goldstream Road area. Investigation revealed that an unknown individual had entered a property and cut the hair off of a horse. AST was notified of similar instances in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers at 907-451-5100 and reference the above case number.

AK19061361

Location: Two Rivers

Type: Assault 4/DV

Dispatch Text:

On September 5, 2019 at approximately 7:55pm, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Brian Hall, age 25 of Two Rivers, at the residence in Two Rivers. Investigation revealed Brian had assaulted a family member. Brian was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree.

AK19060494

Location: Fairbanks

Type: Assault 4/DV

Dispatch Text:

On September 2, 2019 at approximately 9:17pm, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Douglas Yoder, age 48 of Fairbanks, at his residence in Fairbanks. Investigation revealed Douglas had assaulted a family member. Douglas was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail for one count of Assault in the Fourth Degree.

AK19060690

Location: Eielson

Type: VCOR

Dispatch Text:

On September 3, 2019 at approximately 5:33pm, the Alaska State Troopers contacted Robert Lake, age 27 of Eielson, at a residence in Eielson. Investigation revealed Robert had violated his conditions of release related to a DV crime. Robert was remanded to the Fairbanks Correctional Center where he was held without bail for violated his conditions of release.

AK19060472

Location: North Pole, AK

Type: Assault 4 (DV), DUI, MIW 4

Dispatch Text:

On September 2, 2019 at approximately 1832 hours, AST received a report that Jennifer Morris had driven to a family member's residence intoxicated, and assaulted her family member. AST responded and arrested Morris for Domestic Violence Assault in the Fourth Degree, Driving Under the Influence, and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Fourth Degree, after a handgun was discovered in her vehicle. Morris was remanded to FCC for the above charges and held without bail.

AK19061371

Location: Fairbanks

Type: Warrant Arrest x2 and Violate DVPO

Dispatch Text:

On 09/05/2019 at approximately 2037 hours the Alaska State Trooper received a warrant tip about Jayson Heustis, age 36 from Fairbanks. UAFPD, AST, and FPD responded to the gas station at the intersection of College Road and University Avenue where he was arrested for 2 arrest warrants for violating a protective order. Further investigation determined Heustis violated a protective order. Heustis was remanded and held without bail pending arraignment at FCC. AST would like to thank UAFPD and FPD for their assistance.

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

AK19061536

Location: Soldotna

Type: Sub-legal Moose

Dispatch Text:

On 9/6/19, Jeremiah Barton 27 YOA of Kenai, was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Soldotna Post for taking a sub-legal bull moose during the hunting season in GMU 15A. Arraignment is set in Kenai District Court on 9/26/19 at 1330 hours.

AK19061396

Location: Kitoi Bay

Type: Vessel License Required

Dispatch Text:

On 9/5/19 Larry SELFRIDGE, 65 YO of Bellingham Washington, was issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Kodiak Post, for failure to have his 2019 CFEC vessel license on board. Bail is set at $220.00 in the Kodiak Courts.

AK19061404

Location: Kitoi Bay

Type: No Crew License & Employ Unlicensed Crew

Dispatch Text:

On 9/5/19 William CRAIG, 48 YO of Blane Washington and Steven SUYDAM, 64 YO of Kodiak were each issued a citation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Kodiak Post. Craig received a citation for commercial fishing without a commercial fishing crew member license and Suydam received a citation for employing an unlicensed crew member. Bail is set at $270.00 for each individual in the Kodiak Courts.

AK19060543

Location: Chena River - Fairbanks

Type: Littering/Polluting a Salmon Stream with a Vehicle

Dispatch Text:

On 09/03/19, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a vehicle being dumped into the Chena River near the end of Chena Small Tracts Road. Initial investigation revealed the vehicle was an older model brown sedan partially sunken in the river approximately 30 feet from shore. No license plate was visible. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) was notified and assisted in containment of an oil slick in water and on the shore which was leaking from the vehicle. Incident responsibility was transferred to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. AWT responded with a boat and was able to determine vehicle identification information via underwater photos. The vehicle owner was tracked down to Florida. Through further investigation AWT made contact with Mario Bruce, age 29 of Fairbanks on 09/06/19. Bruce ultimately admitted to dumping the vehicle into the river and failing to notify ADF&G as required regarding the vehicle. Bruce was issued a summons for polluting an anadromous salmon stream with a mandatory court date of 10/01/19 at 0830hours in the Fairbanks District Court for the violation. The vehicle was recovered from the river and removed from the scene.